Center Grove wrestling

Center Grove High School wrestler Anthony Schoettle (top) is aiming for a state championship in his senior season.

Center Grove High School wrestler Anthony Schoettle's resume is loaded with achievements: two sectional titles, three regional crowns and an eighth-place finish at the state meet a year ago at 113 pounds.

But Schoettle wants to add one more achievement to that list . . . and it's a lofty one.

"This year, the goal is to win a state title," Schoettle said. "I definitely want to take that next step and be able to win it all. But I want to do that one step at a time. That means looking at every match and seeing how I can improve. It means working hard every day in practice. It means building toward something."

Schoettle is off to a 6-0 start that includes four pins and a No. 9 ranking, according to Indianamat.com. He's wrestling at 120 pounds, a weight the senior feels is perfect.

"I don't have to always be cutting weight," he said. "I was able to eat whatever I wanted at Thanksgiving, and I'll be able to eat what I want at Christmas. And I know I can compete at this weight. I've really never felt better at a weight."

Schoettle also wants to finish strongly in what might be the end to his wrestling career. Continuing the sport into college isn't a major goal for him.

"I've been contacted by some schools, but it's something I'm not going to worry about unless I can get a full ride," he said. "It's definitely not one of my biggest goals. I just want to go out and have a fun senior year, and do as well as I can. I want to make the most of this and if something with college happens because of that, great. If not, that's OK."